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magneto
noun mag·ne·to \mag-ˈnē-(ˌ)tō\
plural mag·ne·tos
Definition of MAGNETO
: a magnetoelectric machine; especially : an alternator with permanent magnets used to generate current for the ignition in an internal combustion engine
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First Known Use of MAGNETO
1882
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